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WHO says Covid boosters are “not a luxury” and protect vulnerable groups | World Health Organization


Vaccinating vulnerable groups with Covid-19 is not a luxury, but a good way to protect them. World Health Organization Zeng said that with the soaring infection rate and the slowdown of pan-European vaccination, it has caused a “deeply worrying” situation.

Dr Hans Kruger, WHO Regional Director, said: “The third dose of vaccine is not a luxury booster taken away from people who are still waiting for the first injection.” Europe, Said Monday. “This is basically a way to protect the most vulnerable groups.”

The comments seem to be contradictory WHO statement earlier this month The available data do not indicate the need for intensified injections.The agency warned that refilling people who have been fully vaccinated would only increase Vaccine inequality between rich and low-income countries.

Kruger said that last week, more than 30 of the 53 states that make up the organization’s European region reported a 14-day increase in the incidence of Covid-19 by 10% or more, and vaccination, especially among high-risk groups , Still a few times lower.